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3D Print Scaling Calculator

Calculate the exact scaling factor to apply in your slicer so a printed part matches a target dimension, accounting for measured shrinkage and a tolerance buffer. Ideal for dialing in first-article prints.

Target Dimension (mm)

Measured Dimension (mm)

Material Shrinkage

Tolerance Buffer (mm)

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3d Printing

3D Printing Cost Calculator

Estimates the total cost of a completed 3D print, covering filament, electricity, and a built-in machine depreciation allowance. Ideal for pricing prints or tracking production costs.

Filament Weight Used (g)

Filament Cost per KG ($)

Print Time (hours)

Printer Power Consumption (watts)

Electricity Rate ($/kWh)

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Key differences

	3D Print Scaling Calculator	3D Printing Cost Calculator
Category	3d Printing	3d Printing
Inputs required	4	5
Result	Scaling Factor (x)	Total Print Cost ($)
What it does	Calculate the exact scaling factor to apply in your slicer so a printed part matches a target dimension, accounting for measured shrinkage and a tolerance buffer. Ideal for dialing in first-article prints.	Estimates the total cost of a completed 3D print, covering filament, electricity, and a built-in machine depreciation allowance. Ideal for pricing prints or tracking production costs.